[Cal Dems] October 14 Digest: Debate and SmartAss

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS EMAIL DIGEST: October 14, 2007

Hi everyone!  Last week we had an awesome guest at our general meeting:
the esteemed State Assemblywoman Loni Hancock.  I hope all of you who made
it out were as inspired as we all were!  This week, instead of a general
meeting, we’ll be having a debate with Berkeley College Republicans. 
Check out the announcement section for more info and have a great week!

Happy Birthday to Naveen Jayaraman, Anna Leddy, Frank Liu, Andrea Mazingo,
and Arman Beirami.  Hope it’s a good one guys!
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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Cal Dems vs. BCR Thursday, 7pm, **145 Dwinelle**
It’s time for our annual debate against BCR, so instead of our general
meeting on Thursday, we’ll be headed to Dwinelle to watch the action.  The
debate this year is focused on the subject of public education.  It will
be a great opportunity to see our wonderful Cal Dems debaters show up BCR.
 It will be held in a huge room, so bring your floormates, friends,
enemies, etc.  Hope to see you all there!

-PVC Meeting Wednesday 7pm, 115 Barrows
This meeting will be the last to prep our debaters in their October 18th
battle against BCR so come and help if you’re willing and able.  The
meeting will also focus on the policy, value, and communication for and of
the club, so if you are interested in getting more involved, we’d love to
see you there!

-SmartAss
The release date for SmartAss is this week (Oct. 17).  Pick one up at the
Cal Dems table or in the dorms.  From what I hear, this issue is looking
to be quite snarky, so enjoy!

-Tahoe: Nov. 9 and 10
As you probably know by now, our club is taking a trip to Tahoe on the
weekend of November 9 and 10.  It's an opportunity for our chapters and
members to gather together to plan for our efforts in 2008, network with
our peers, get trainings from experts in the field, hear the latest
campaign updates and how your chapter can get involved, and to have fun
with fellow young democrats across the state.  If you’re planning on
going, register at www.youngdems.org; you can also pay your registration
fee here.  Afterwards, be to email Sarah G. (sarah at caldems.com) to let her
know that you’re going.

-Voter Registration, Every Tuesday from 11-1 on Sproul
If you are interested in registering voters for the primaries head on down
to the Cal Dems table on Sproul on Tuesdays. All you need is the
initiative to ask people if they are registered to vote. To more
information on how to register voters visit www.caldems.com/voterfaq.php
or email Molly B. (molly at caldems.com).

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

The most alarming sign of the state of our society now is that our leaders
have the courage to sacrifice the lives of young people in war but have
not the courage to tell us that we must be less greedy and less wasteful.”
–Wendell Berry

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:
- Love Your Body Day Fashion Show, Friday October 19, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where:  Heller Lounge, Multicultural Center, first floor of MLK Building,
UC Berkeley
What: Food, Fashion, and Fabulous Body Positive Designers and Models!

Maylin Wann, fat activist and author of "FAT!SO? : Because You Don't Have
to Apologize for Your Size" will be hosting the event!
ADA Accessible. For accommodations/questions e-mail mlmweinert at berkeley.edu

- Breast Cancer Walk in San Francisco October 20th
The American Cancer Society will have their annual Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer walk coming up on October 20th, 2007 in Golden Gate
Park.  It’s a 5-mile walk to benefit breast cancer research and services. 
There is no registration fee and no minimum amount to fundraise.

You sign up at the website: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/bayarea
(you can also create a team of walkers by clicking on "Start a team")
because it is the fastest and easiest way to register and get ready for
the walk.

Ashley Stebbins
American Cancer Society
(510) 452-5229 x338

Check out our Web site at
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/bayarea


-Book Event with author of The Search for a Civic Voice: California Latino
Politics, October 22, 2007

The Institute of Governmental Studies and the UC Berkeley Labor Center would
like to invite you to an event with Kenneth Burt, the author of The Search
for a Civic Voice: California Latino Politics on Monday, October 22, 2007
at noon at the UC Berkeley Labor Center (2521 Channing Way near Telegraph
Ave.).
For More Information please call or contact us electronically: 510-642-6371;
andreabuffa at berkeley.edu; http://laborcenter.berkeley.edu

*Sponsored by the UC Berkeley Labor Center and Institute of Governmental
Studies.



-Young Democrats of America National Conference, Manchester NH, Nov. 16-18

National Conference will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire November
16-18.  Join YDA and other progressive allies as we demonstrate the power
of the Young Voter Revolution to New Hampshire's first in the nation
presidential primary voters!

In order to participate in this exciting Fall National Conference, you are
required to register with YDA.

The conference schedule as well as registration can be found on the
website at www.yda.org/manchester.
Check back regularly for updates as we confirm exciting speakers, add
trainings, and finalize our campaign plan!

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

-Call for applicants: join the Obama Campaign in CA

The California headquarters of Obama for America is launching its ‘Student
Leaders Internship Program’. This program seeks several student interns
from every California college campus. Each team of Student Leaders will
collectively play an important role in implementing the California Obama
for America youth-voter strategy, and will primarily be responsible for
generating and channeling a strong supporter presence on their campus.

This is an unpaid position. Each Student Leader will play an integral
leadership role on their campus, and will be responsible for the
organization and execution of various vote-building activities.
Student Leaders will be given considerable responsibility for overseeing
and implementing the campaign’s youth-voter strategy, and will be expected
to commit 10+ hours per week beginning the week of October 1st and
continuing through February 5th. In addition, a mandatory training session
must be attended. Dates will vary depending on location.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume and
cover letter describing your interest in Barack Obama along with relevant
skills and experience to SFBO’s California State

Director, Natalie Rojas.
Email: nrojas at studentsforbarackobama.com
We will confirm receipt of your resume via e-mail, and phone interviews
will be conducted within 2 weeks of receipt.


-Greenlining Institute internship opportunity

If you are interested in fighting fee hikes and make tuition more
affordable, you can get involved in Greenlining’s campaign by becoming a
campus organizer, spreading the word, strategizing on their weekly
statewide conference calls, and more.  Sign up at
*www.tuitionreliefnow.org* <http://www.tuitionreliefnow.org/>! If you are
interested in becoming involved or for more information please contact
Valeria Fike-Rosales via phone 510.926.4013 or by email at
*valeriaf at greenlining.org* <valeriaf at greenlining.org>



-Check out the new Carpool application on Facebook!
http://apps.facebook.com/carpool/

Share rides with friends and people you trust using the new Carpool
application on Facebook.  Carpool will connect you with other people
going to the same place, and it's safer because you can view other
people's profiles before deciding who to travel with.  Everyone saves
money and you might meet someone interesting in the process!  All of
the greenhouse gas savings are tracked, so we can measure the total
reductions made by each campus, and you can even link Carpool to your
Facebook events.  This type of program gets better the more people who
use it, so sign up, post your next trip, and invite friends using
Carpool's handy invite tool!

Also, Carpool is looking for a few campus reps to help with publicity
at Cal, so if you're interested or know of anyone who might be, please
get in touch with Cal grad student Sam Arons at <sarons at berkeley.edu>.


-Hillary Clinton Campaign

Internships at the San Francisco office are available in the
Communications Department, Policy Department, and Field Operations
Department. Hone your leadership skills working with volunteers, learn how
to plan campaign rallies, and work hand-in-hand with experienced and
dedicated campaign officials! This internship is an excellent opportunity
in a fast paced, growing, and forward thinking environment.
Interested? Send your resume to HRCNorCalIntern at gmail.com.

Volunteer positions are also available. Our volunteers are charged with
getting the word out about Hillary by reaching out to their social
networks through e-mails, calls, and house parties.
To sign up, e-mail NorCalHRC at hillaryclinton.com.


-Cal in the Capital, applications due Nov. 2

Cal in the Capital (CITC) is currently accepting applications for the
summer of 2008.  Founded in 1965, CITC is a student-managed internship
program housed in the Cal Corps Public Service Center.  Every summer, CITC
sends dozens of Berkeley students to live and work in Washington, DC. 
Through the program, students explore their interests, enhance their
professional and leadership skills, learn about national issues and
current events, network with Cal alumni, and explore the dynamic life of
our nation’s capital.  Students who demonstrate interest in public service
and social change, regardless of their academic concentration or year, are
encouraged to apply.

  Applications are available online at
http://citc.berkeley.edu/application.php.
Applications are due by Friday, November 2, 2007.

  Cal in the Capital will host information sessions on:

  Thursday, October 25, 2007, 6:00 PM
  Eshleman Hall, Senate Chambers

  Please direct any questions to citc at berkeley.edu or visit
http://citc.berkeley.edu.



- UC in Sacramento Internship Program -¬ Exciting Opportunities in State
 Government!

Open to all majors, the University of California Center in Sacramento
program gives students from all UC campuses the opportunity to participate
in internships tailored to their goals while living and studying only
blocks from the Capitol building.

Apply now for the Spring 2008 session! A 3.0 minimum GPA and Junior
standing are required before entering the program, though Freshmen and
Sophomores are encouraged to attend and plan for the future. This program
is also open to graduate students and graduating seniors.  Applications
and additional information available online.

 Visit http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/UCCS.stm to learn more!



-Internship for the Office of Sen. Diane Feinstein

Students interested in public service and the federal government are
encouraged to apply for an internship with the Office of U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco.

Working with the Senator's office gives students a chance to see how a
Senate office functions and provides a local perspective on assisting
constituents with varying issues involving the federal government.

Intern duties may include:
Handling constituent phone calls and requests, assisting with
correspondence, drafting constituent letters, conducting research,
attending community meetings, helping staff with advance work for events,
opening and sorting mail

To apply please visit the Senator's website and complete the intern
application: www.feinstein.senate.gov or click here Application Form
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&File
Submit completed applications directly to the San Francisco office via
e-mail to: morgan_galli at feinstein.senate.gov

Start dates and work schedules are very flexible.
This is an unpaid internship